Chestnuts Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The World Market Chestnuts is segmented Based on Geography (United States, Germany, Turkey, France, Italy, Switzerland, Thailand, Korea, China, and Bolivia). The Report Covers the Extensive Study of Production (Volume), Consumption(Value and Volume), Trade (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of the Chestnut Market. The market estimation and forecasts in both value (USD million) and volume (Metric ton) for the above-mentioned segments.

Chestnuts Market Size

Chestnuts Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
CAGR 3.10 %
Fastest Growing Market Europe
Largest Market Asia Pacific

Major Players

Chestnuts Market Major Players

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Chestnuts Market Analysis

The global chestnut market is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period.

  • The chestnut is the most useful tree in the world and has a nutritional composition that sets them apart from all other nuts. Chestnuts are very low in fat and higher in starch than other nuts, making them less caloric. The rich nutritional content is increasing the demand for chestnuts globally and will drive the growth of the market in the coming years. There are 4 major species - American Chestnut (Castanea dentata), European Chestnut (C. sativa), Chinese Chestnut (C. mollissima), and Japanese Chestnut (C. crenata) and 9 less important species of the genus Castanea in the world.
  • Asia is the largest producer and consumer of chestnuts in the world. China and Korea are the largest producers of chestnuts in the region. The Chinese chestnut has a flavorful nut and is resistant to chestnut blight so, Korea grows Chinese-Japanese cultivars in order to resist those diseases. Japan is also a major consumer of chestnuts, however, Japanese nuts do not have nearly as good a flavor as Chinese nuts, although being large.
  • The application of chestnut flour in baked products is also growing, which in turn is driving the production and export market for chestnuts across the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, China, Bolivia, Greece, Italy, Portugal are the significant chestnut producers in the world.

Chestnuts Market Trends

Increasing Demand Due to the Nutritional Benefits

Chestnut is known as the bread tree and it has a been staple in the diet of people all over the world for thousands of years. It is a high-quality food source, with the nutritional makeup of a grain. Nutritionally, chestnuts contain 40-45% carbohydrates, 5-8% protein, 2-3% fat, and the balance is water. The protein is very high quality, with an amino acid balance similar to milk or egg. They contain high amounts of Tryptophan, Isoleucine, Lysine, linoleic acid, and sulfur-containing amino acids. Chestnuts are gluten-free and can be incorporated into many foods as a gluten-free flour substitute.

The American Heart Association promotes chestnuts as a high carbohydrate, low fat, low sodium diet as a principal defense against heart disease. The demand for chestnuts is increasing significantly due to their various health benefits. There is an increased use of chestnuts in confectionery as they are an excellent source of several nutrients such as vitamin C, B1, B2, and B6; folic acid; manganese; copper; and magnesium, and thus are anticipated to boost the growth of the chestnuts market.

Various countries import from countries like China, which has abundant production. Thus, making China a leading exporter of chestnuts. According to ITC Trade, China exported USD 70,682 thousand worth of chestnuts in 2021. Due to these benefits, the demand for chestnuts is high in many countries where production is considerably less like Germany, the United States, etc., thus creates a massive opportunity for export.

Global Chestnuts Market: Production in Metric Ton, China, 2020-2021

Asia- Pacific Dominates the Market

According to FAO, the leading producers of the market are China, Korea, and Japan in 2022. The export market is growing at a significant pace due to the growing demand for chestnuts across the region which will further tend to develop and grow the market in the coming years.

For many years, China has loomed as one of the largest bowls of Chinese chestnut in the world. Although the consumption of chestnut has increased in India too in the states like Uttarakhand which shares a border with China. Recent programs have mandated the large-scale establishment of chestnut orchards in many different regions of China in order to develop the market value of the country and create an opportunity to grow the sector during the forecasting period. 

According to ITC Trade, in 2021, China accounted for the highest share of the total export across the world, with export revenue of USD 70,682 thousand. China produces alone more than 75 % of the world's chestnut, followed by Bolivia, Turkey, South Korea and Italy. Major export destinations for Chinese chestnuts are Thailand, Viet Nam, Taiwan, and Japan. Vietnam is the major importer accounting for revenue of USD 13,338 thousand with an import quantity of 5,681.7 metric ton in 2021.  

Global Chestnuts Market: Market Size in %, By Region, 2022

Chestnuts Market News

  • February 2022: A new two-year project was launched in the United States. The aim of this project was to establish a viable nut-growing and processing center in the Finger Lakes. This project opened door to new revenue streams for farmers and offered a replicable economic and environmentally sound production model for the Northeast. 
  • November 2021: Chestnut Strategy Investment Plan(SIP)-The chestnut SIP 2022-2026 Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited(Hort Innovation) invested in Chestnut Fund. The key focus for the SIP is to grow the chestnut industry by focusing on reducing crop losses through the implementation of sustainable pest and disease management practices. 

Chestnuts Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography
    • 5.1.1 United States
    • 5.1.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2 Germany
    • 5.1.2.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.3 Turkey
    • 5.1.3.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.3.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.4 France
    • 5.1.4.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.4.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.4.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.5 Italy
    • 5.1.5.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.5.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.5.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.5.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.5.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.6 Switzerland
    • 5.1.6.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.6.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.6.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.6.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.6.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.7 Thailand
    • 5.1.7.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.7.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.7.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.7.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.7.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.8 Korea
    • 5.1.8.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.8.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.8.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.8.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.8.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.9 China
    • 5.1.9.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.9.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.9.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.9.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.10 Bolivia
    • 5.1.10.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.10.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.10.3 Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.10.4 Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
    • 5.1.10.5 Price Trend Analysis

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Chestnuts Industry Segmentation

Chestnuts are a glossy hard brown edible nut that develops within a bristly case and may be roasted and eaten. The Global Chestnut Market is Segmented Based on Geography (United States, Germany, Turkey, France, Italy, Switzerland, Thailand, Korea, China, and Bolivia). The Report Covers the Extensive Study of Production(Volume), Consumption(Value and Volume), Trade (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of the Chestnut Market. The report offers market estimation and forecasts in both value (USD million) and volume (Metric ton) for the above-mentioned segments.

Geography United States Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography Germany Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography Turkey Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography France Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography Italy Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography Switzerland Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography Thailand Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography Korea Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
Geography China Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Geography Bolivia Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume)
Price Trend Analysis
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Chestnuts Market Research FAQs

The Chestnuts Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.10% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Europe is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Chestnuts Market.

The report covers the Chestnuts Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Chestnuts Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Chestnuts Industry Report

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Chestnuts Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)